Jefferson County Summary

Life in Jefferson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jefferson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jefferson County:

  • The population in Jefferson County is 779,232.

  • The median home value in Jefferson County is $234,132.

  • The median income in Jefferson County is $66,296.

  • The median rent in Jefferson County is $1,045.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 5.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson County is 14.1%.

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 72.9° and there are 114.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY Population 629,176

Jeffersontown, KY Population 28,796

St. Matthews, KY Population 17,511

Shively, KY Population 15,595

Lyndon, KY Population 10,997

Middletown, KY Population 9,594

Douglass Hills, KY Population 5,466

Hurstbourne, KY Population 4,654

Prospect, KY Population 4,624

Indian Hills, KY Population 2,891

Graymoor-Devondale, KY Population 2,845

Anchorage, KY Population 2,419

Windy Hills, KY Population 2,193

Worthington Hills, KY Population 2,042

Hurstbourne Acres, KY Population 1,999

West Buechel, KY Population 1,936

St. Regis Park, KY Population 1,671

Audubon Park, KY Population 1,412

Coldstream, KY Population 1,374

Beechwood Village, KY Population 1,302

Barbourmeade, KY Population 1,213

Heritage Creek, KY Population 1,109

Northfield, KY Population 1,106

Rolling Hills, KY Population 1,001

Bellemeade, KY Population 944

Langdon Place, KY Population 933

Meadow Vale, KY Population 922

Plantation, KY Population 890

Spring Valley, KY Population 859

Blue Ridge Manor, KY Population 854

Watterson Park, KY Population 807

Woodlawn Park, KY Population 776

Houston Acres, KY Population 751

Hollow Creek, KY Population 702

Lynnview, KY Population 641

Parkway Village, KY Population 622

Woodland Hills, KY Population 621

Fincastle, KY Population 588

Murray Hill, KY Population 585

Green Spring, KY Population 579

Glenview, KY Population 574

Seneca Gardens, KY Population 570

Brownsboro Farm, KY Population 553

Strathmoor Village, KY Population 525

Poplar Hills, KY Population 519

Rolling Fields, KY Population 516

Moorland, KY Population 510

Riverwood, KY Population 501

Bancroft, KY Population 499

Westwood, KY Population 496

Strathmoor Manor, KY Population 486

Norbourne Estates, KY Population 464

Wellington, KY Population 443

Forest Hills, KY Population 440

Norwood, KY Population 389

Kingsley, KY Population 389

Briarwood, KY Population 385

Old Brownsboro Place, KY Population 384

Hollyvilla, KY Population 376

Creekside, KY Population 364

Richlawn, KY Population 361

Glenview Hills, KY Population 345

Brownsboro Village, KY Population 326

Spring Mill, KY Population 325

Druid Hills, KY Population 317

Goose Creek, KY Population 287

Manor Creek, KY Population 275

Broeck Pointe, KY Population 271

Maryhill Estates, KY Population 241

Wildwood, KY Population 238

Bellewood, KY Population 235

Glenview Manor, KY Population 206

Crossgate, KY Population 196

Thornhill, KY Population 177

Mockingbird Valley, KY Population 161

Cambridge, KY Population 153

Meadowview Estates, KY Population 149

Sycamore, KY Population 140

Hills and Dales, KY Population 128

Hickory Hill, KY Population 119

Meadowbrook Farm, KY Population 106

Lincolnshire, KY Population 105

Ten Broeck, KY Population 73

South Park View, KY Population 0

Map Of Jefferson County

Jefferson County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 72.9°.

  • There are 83.6 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 114.3 inches of rain each year with 5.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:50 hours of sun each day in Jefferson County.

StatJefferson County
Mean High72.9
Nice Days83.6
Rainfall114.3
Snowfall5.4
Sunny_hours4:50
72.9°
Average High
114.3
Inches of Rain

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Jefferson County Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson County

The current population in Jefferson County is 779,232. The population has increased 1.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 780,449 1.6%
2021 768,419 0.1%
2020 767,419 -

Gender in Jefferson County

  • Jefferson County is 51.3% female with 399,801 female residents.

  • Jefferson County is 48.7% male with 379,431 male residents.

Female
51.3% (399,801)
Male
48.7% (379,431)
Gender Jefferson County KY USA
Female 51.3% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 48.7% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is:

  • 65.1% White with 507,410 White residents.

  • 21.7% African American with 169,366 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 403 American Indian residents.

  • 3.0% Asian with 23,126 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 331 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 3,006 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 26,606 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.3% Hispanic with 48,984 Hispanic residents.

White
65.1% (507,410)
African American
21.7% (169,366)
American Indian
0.1% (403)
Asian
3.0% (23,126)
Hawaiian
0.0% (331)
Other
0.4% (3,006)
Two Or More
3.4% (26,606)
Hispanic
6.3% (48,984)

Table: Jefferson County By Race

Race Jefferson County KY USA
White 65.1% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 21.7% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 3.0% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.3% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Jefferson County, Kentucky

  • 5.4% of households in Jefferson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.3% of households in Jefferson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Jefferson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Jefferson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Jefferson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Jefferson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Jefferson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Jefferson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Jefferson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.4% (41,851)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.3% (33,230)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.7% (60,093)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.4% (65,375)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.2% (94,690)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.6% (137,268)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.1% (102,235)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.8% (123,344)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.2% (56,175)
$200,000 or more
8.3% (64,967)
Income Jefferson County KY USA
Less than $10,000 5.4% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.4% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.2% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.1% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.8% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.3% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 26.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (23,376)
9-12th Grade
6% (46,753)
High School / GED
26% (202,600)
Some College
21% (163,638)
Associate's Degree
8% (62,338)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (163,638)
Master's Degree
10% (77,923)
Professional Degree
3% (23,376)
Doctorate Degree
2% (15,584)
Education Jefferson County KY USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 26% 33% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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